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V129 OKP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

38,308 mi
Last recorded38,308 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 OKP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,308 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 38,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 36,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view centre (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 33,518 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on the outer edges / both

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 33,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Obligatory mirror insecure both (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing thin on the outer edges / both

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 30,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 29,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,481 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear indicators lamps slightly damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2020 27,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear indicators lamps slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2019 21,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 21,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged centre (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 19,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view centre (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit urgent (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 19,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view centre (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit urgent (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner and outer walls

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view centre (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 12,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner and outer walls

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view centre (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,453 miles

Centre Rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer walls slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 8,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer walls slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 7,694 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 7,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 5,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007
Pass 21 Jul 2006 1 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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V129 OKP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V129 OKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V129 OKP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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